• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.222-227
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• 2019

Purpose: This study examined the influence of longitudinal arch on the strength and muscle activity of the abductor hallucis in the standing position in subjects with and without navicular drop signs. Methods: A sample of 34 subjects with and without navicular drop signs between 22 and 28 years of age were enrolled in this study. The strength and muscle activity of the abductor hallucis was measured using a tensiometer. The Smart KEMA System and electromyography device was used on the subjects with and without navicular drop signs. Two groups were classified using the navicular drop test to identify the longitudinal arch of the foot. The strength of the abductor hallucis was evaluated in standing, both with and without an external arch support condition. The two-way mixed ANOVA was used. The level of statistical significance was set to ${\alpha}=0.05$. Results: The strength and muscle activity of the abductor hallucis in standing was significantly higher with external arch support than that without the external arch support in the group with navicular drop signs. There was no significant difference in the abductor hallucis strength and muscle activity with and without external arch support in the subjects without navicular drop signs. Conclusions: The strength and muscle activity of the abductor hallucis in standing can be influenced by the external arch support in the group with navicular drop signs. The strength measurement of the abductor hallucis in standing should be separately performed in conditions with and without longitudinal arch of foot.

• 시큐리티연구
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• 제55호
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• pp.31-55
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• 2018

본 연구는 교통안전표지, 교통신호기기 등 교통안전표지 설치의 교통사고 발생에 대한 선행성을 분석하는데 목적이 있다. 시계열분석(time series analysis) 중 하나인 교차상관분석(cross-correlation analysis)을 실시하여 도출한 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 교통안전시설 설치건수의 교통사고 발생건수에 대한 선행성은 교통안전표지(전체) 설치건수(시차수 1), 교통안전표지(주의) 설치건수(시차수 7), 교통안전표지(규제) 설치건수(시차수 7), 교통안전표지(지시) 설치건수(시차수 4)가 각각 부(-)의 관계로 교통사고 발생건수를 선행(先行)한다. 둘째, 교통신호기기 설치건수의 교통사고 발생건수에 대한 선행성은 교통신호기기(보행등) 설치건수(시차수 2)가 부(-)의 관계로 교통사고 발생건수를 선행(先行)한다. 셋째, 교통안전시설 설치건수 증감률의 교통사고 발생 증감률에 대한 선행성은 교통안전표지(전체) 설치 증감률(시차수 1), 교통안전표지(주의) 설치 증감률(시차수 1), 교통안전표지(지시) 설치 증감률(시차수 1), 교통안전표지(보조) 설치 증감률(시차수 1)이 각각 부(-)의 관계로 교통사고 발생 증감률을 선행(先行)한다. 넷째, 교통신호기기 설치 증감률의 교통사고 발생 증감률에 대한 선행성은 교통신호기기(보행등) 설치 증감률(시차수 0)이 정(+)의 관계로 동행(同行)한다.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.406-423
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• 2014

The recent advances in wireless communication systems and semiconductor technologies are paving the way for new applications over wireless sensor networks. Health-monitoring application (HMA) is one such emerging technology that is focused on sensing and reporting human vital signs through the communication network comprising sensor devices in the vicinity of the human body. The sensed vital signs can be divided into two categories based on the importance and the frequency of occurrence: occasional emergency signs and regular normal signs. The occasional emergency signs are critical, so they have to be delivered by the specified deadlines, whereas the regular normal signs are non-critical and are only required to be delivered with best effort. Handling the occasional emergency sign is one of the most important attributes in HMA because a human life may depend on correct handling of the situation. That is why the underlying network protocol suite for HMA should ensure that the emergency signs will be reported in a timely manner. However, HMA based on IEEE 802.15.4 might not be able to do so owing to the lack of an appropriate emergency-handling mechanism. Hence, in this paper, we propose a new emergency-handling mechanism to reduce the emergency reporting delay in IEEE 802.15.4 through the modified superframe structure. A fraction of an inactive period is modified into three new periods called the emergency reporting period, emergency beacon period, and emergency transmission period, which are used opportunistically only for immediate emergency reporting and reliable data transmission. Extensive simulation is performed to evaluate the performance of the proposed scheme. The results reveal that the proposed scheme achieves improved latency and higher emergency packets delivery ratio compared with the conventional IEEE 802.15.4 MAC.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2004년도 ICCAS
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• pp.1319-1323
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• 2004

In this paper, a problem of Thai sign language recognition using a neural network is considered. The paper addresses the problem in classifying certain signs conveying quantitative meaning, e.g., large or small. By treating those signs corresponding to different quantities as derived from different classes, the recognition error rate of the standard multi-layer Perceptron increases if the precision in recognizing different quantities is increased. This is due the fact that, to increase the quantitative recognition precision of those signs, the number of (increasingly similar) classes must also be increased. This leads to an increase in false classification. The problem is due to misinterpreting the amount of quantity the quantitative signs convey. In this paper, instead of treating those signs conveying quantitative attribute of the same quantity type (such as 'size' or 'amount') as derived from different classes, here they are considered instances of the same class. Those signs of the same quantity type are then further divided into different subclasses according to the level of quantity each sign is associated with. By using this two-level classification, false classification among main gesture classes is made independent to the level of precision needed in recognizing different quantitative levels. Moreover, precision of quantitative level classification can be made higher during the recognition phase, as compared to that used in the training phase. A standard multi-layer Perceptron with a back propagation learning algorithm was adapted in the study to implement this two-level classification of quantitative gesture signs. Experimental results obtained using an electronic glove measurement of hand postures are included.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2016

OBJECTIVES : A fog generated field test was conducted to analyze the relationship between different sizes of variable speed limit signs and the legibility distance under various fog density conditions. By using this study, appropriate sizes of signs can be selected depending on the density of fog. METHODS : An actual tunnel was selected as the area for this test, as other places cannot maintain the fog condition because of rapid air current. A total 121 subjects were recruited for this test, which took place over the course of four days. The test on the first day was conducted under normal weather conditions for comparison. Visibility-distance detecting sensor was used to measure the visibility distance due to the fog density time, simultaneously with the evaluation of legibility distance by subjects. RESULTS : The test results show the relationship between the different sizes of signs and the legibility distance corresponding to the visibility distance due to both non-fog and fog generated conditions. According to the technical test results, appreciable amount of reduction in legibility distance due to fog was resulted in all sizes of signs. Moreover, the legibility distance is reduced proportionately with the decrease in the visibility distance due to fog. CONCLUSIONS : The results of this study can be used to select appropriate sizes of valuable speed signs under fog conditions. Hence, drivers can expect to have more room to respond to adverse weather conditions, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

• International Journal of Safety
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2012

Since most construction workers comprehend information on work through sight, the importance of safety signs are increasing by the day. In Korea, due to the sharp economic progress and the higher standard of the workforce, since the end of 1980, each year the number of foreign workers entering the country who working simple technical jobs have increased this condition. This study researched safety signs, which are the final accident prevention measures at the workplace. Based on the study, comprehension of the standard safety signs of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was lacking at a level of 2.5. Also, the perception level of the Industry Public Safety Law (38%) was very low. And, it was found that sex and experience or non-experience in safety training was not an issue in the level of understanding. However, when satisfying the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and changing the safety signs, the level of understanding went up to 3.49 and the perception level was increased significantly to 70%. Thus, it is concluded that, since the foreign workers are mainly from non-English speaking countries and because the workers of Korea are not familiar with English, in order to provide proper safety information, there must first of all be simplistic and concise pictograms. This will provide needed information and must be coupled with simple English words that can give additional information to the worker and be effective in helping him understand and perceive the safety sign. Also, it has been determined that the existing forms of safety signs and their effectiveness in industry accident prevention must be reassessed.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권7호
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• pp.3207-3211
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• 2016

Background: Skin cancer has a remarkable importance given the high incidence in the population. In Brazil, it is estimated that there were 98,420 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer among men and 83,710 new cases among women in 2014. Objectives: To verify signs and symptoms present in patients with skin neoplasms according to the literature and relate them to the nursing diagnoses of NANDA International. Materials and Methods: Integrative literature review carried out from March to May 2015 in the databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, SCOPUS, National Library of Medicine and Nattional Institutes of Health, Latin American and Caribbean Sciences of Health and Web of Science. The descriptors used were: 'Signs and Symptoms' and 'Skin Neoplasms'. Sixteen articles were identified as the final sample. After review, the signs and symptoms of skin cancer identified in the literature were related to the defining characteristics present in NANDA International, with the aim to trace possible nursing diagnoses. Results: The most prevalent signs and symptoms were: asymmetric and well circumscribed nodules with irregular borders; speckles with modified color aspect; ulcerations; blisters; pain; itching; and bleeding. The principal nursing diagnoses outlined were: risk for impaired skin integrity; impaired skin integrity; acute pain; risk of shock; and impaired comfort. Conclusions: The identification of signs and symptoms present in patients with skin cancer and the relationships of these with the nursing diagnoses of NANDA International provide a basis for qualified and systematized nursing care to this clientele.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.263-267
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• 2007

본 연구는 지하공간에서의 보행자의 정보 활용에 관한 연구의 일환으로 대전시 지하상가를 중심으로, 보행자의 보행 타입으로부터 사인의 이용 타입을 밝혀내는 것을 목적으로 두 가지의 분석을 실시하였다. 첫째, 피험자가 통과한 경로의 체크에 의한 보행선형을 비교하였다. 둘째, 피험자가 이용한 사인을 보행동선과 사인의 이용 상황, 사인의 설치장소, 사인의 높이 등과의 관계에 있어서 구간별로 분석을 할 경우의 동선의 타입을 분류하였다. 위 분석 결과, 장소에 따른 배치 문제가 설치수와 이용률과의 차이에 있는 경우에 정보의 이용률을 높이기 위해서는 안내정보의 내용과 설치장소를 다양하게 해야 할 필요가 있으며, 피험자의 보행특성에서 나타난 과제해결에 대해서는 장소와 장소가 접하는 곳의 정보제공의 필요성 등을 제시하였다.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2006

Objective : This study was aimed to investigated the warning signs and its relationship with the other characteristics in acute stroke patients. Methods : Three-hundred sixty three acute stroke patients were recuited in the oriental medical hospitals of 3 universities located in metropolitan region from October in 2005 to October in 2006. We evaluated their stroke type with brain MRI, their waring signs, and general characteristics such as age, sex, past history, risk factor, etc. Result : Of the 363 patient, 138(38%) patients were experience of warning signs. The frequency of Stress were found more in experience of warning signs than none of them. Warning signs were more common in Large Artery Atherosclerosis than in the other etiology. Conclusion : Although a concrete conclusion can hardly be drawn from this study, it reminds physicians of the importance of warning signs which their patients appeal. For the further investigation, it seems to be necessary to construct fundamental databases for stroke by increasing the number of patients and by examination into the etiology and location.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제28권4D호
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• pp.539-543
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• 2008

현재 고속철도역의 안내표지판은 여러 가지 관점에서 많은 문제점이 있다. 일례로, 모든 고속철도역에서 모양이나 배치에 대한 통일성이 없다. 그리고 시설물의 안내 표시가 실제 위치와 전혀 다른 방향을 가리키는 표지판도 있다. 또한, 광고나 다른 장애물에 가려 보이지 않는 문제점이 있다. 이에 본 논문에서는 안내표지판의 시인성, 정확성, 통일성, 간결성의 특성을 포함하는 표준화 방안을 제시하였다. 제공하는 안내정보의 의미와 방법에 따라서 방향안내, 위치안내, 정보안내로 분류하였다. 분류한 유형에 따라 전국의 고속철도역을 조사하여 안내표지판의 특성을 분석하였다. 그리고 조사결과를 바탕으로 시인성, 정확성, 통일성, 간결성을 고려하여 우리나라에 적합한 안내표지판의 표준화 방안을 제시하였다.